Fair Observer, Dec. 27
The Walt Disney Co. is acquiring most of the assets of 21st Century Fox for $52.4 billion in stock, or $66.1 billion after the assumption of debt, creating a content behemoth that will have the power to reshape the sports and entertainment landscapes.
Film School Rejects, Dec. 27
In Paramount’s latest efforts to keep up with the rise of streaming movies, they are launching a virtual reality movie theater experience.
West Fargo Pioneer, Dec. 27
Some come for the action, some for the romance, some for the humor. Some come for the music and extravagant dance sequences.
The Advocate, Dec. 11
A World War II naval drama scripted by and starring actor Tom Hanks will film in Baton Rouge in early 2018.
L.A. Times, Dec. 11
There was a time when the Golden Globes nominations were taken seriously only as potential Oscar indicators.
The Filmmaker Magazine, Dec. 6
Sundance’s technology-focused New Frontier section spreads out to three venues this year as its lineup incorporates film, live performance, VR and mixed reality, and even AI.
Indie Wire, Dec. 6
It’s Seed&Spark’s birthday, but filmmakers are the one poised to receive some very big gifts from the film-focused crowdfunding platform with built-in distribution
L.A. Times, Dec. 5
Film and television production company Legendary Entertainment has named longtime industry lawyer Joshua Grode as its new chief executive, the company said Tuesday.
CNN, Dec. 5
It's a takeover of cinematic proportions.
Cinema Blend, Dec. 4
There are a lot of women in Hollywood. Women who do behind-the-scenes work like costume design.
The Daily Illini, Dec. 4
Eric Mo believes that everyone loves movies. They just don’t know it yet.
NBC News, Dec. 3
Forget cushy recliners and meals delivered to your seat.
Canadian Occupational Safety, Dec. 1
In August, a stunt driver filming a scene for a movie in Vancouver was killed when she apparently lost control of the motorcycle she was riding.
Indianapolis Business Journal, Dec. 1
Drew Brees is going Hollywood.
KTVL.com, Dec. 1
A local climate change activist group recently finished an hour long documentary about global warming.
Date: June 8-10, 2018
Where: At the beautiful Caesar’s Palace Hotel in Las Vegas
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Hope to see you there!
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